Sanwo-Olu appoints new Vice Chancellor for LASU

By Kazeem Ugbodaga

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of Prof. Badejo Ayodeji Olawunmi as the new Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU).

The appointment was announced on Wednesday by the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso in a statement.

Badejo, a Professor of Guidance and Counselling, was born on August 4, 1962.

She holds a Ph.D. in Guidance and Counselling and a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Guidance and Counselling, both from the University of Lagos (UNILAG).

She succeeds Professor Ibijoke Olatunji-Bello, whose five-year tenure is ending upon her retirement.

The appointment forms part of the leadership transition at the institution following the expiration of Olatunji-Bello’s tenure.

The state government said the appointment was approved by Governor Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

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